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DECK THE HALLS WITH HIGHER WAGES

You’ve probably seen some stories about protests for higher wages and better working conditions at giant retail chains like Walmart and fast food restaurants like McDonald’s. Perhaps you’ve even participated. With another “day of action” for fast food workers coming soon, New Hampshire Slim showed up with a new song.

To be honest, it would be more accurate to say Slim brought “new lyrics to an old song,” since he really has little musical talent. But he’s inspired by Joe Hill, the legendary Wobbly, who figured that if he put new words to familiar tunes they’d be easier for workers to remember and sing.

This one’s to the tune of “Deck the Halls” and corresponds to legislation that will be considered in Concord next year. You can fill in the fa-la-las.